Vivienne Westwood and shaping the body: UoS fashion students take York
Fashion journalism and design students ventured out of Sunderland this week and headed for York. With an early start to the day, the fashion cohort set off to visit the Vivienne Westwood personal shoe collection and shaping the body exhibition at York
Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returned to Newcastle this November
Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returned to Newcastle Civic Centre on Saturday, 17 November as part of its annual tour. The award-winning fair, which visits over 40 cities each year, offers clothes, jewellery and collectable items from the past century. The event included live
St Oswald’s Jesmond VIP event is a success but volunteers are needed
By St Oswald's Hospice, a boutique charity store in Jesmond, saw locals grab branded bargains from the charity’s new winter collection on November 14. Free, limited tickets advertised on the charity's social media saw 75 customers go along to see a preview of
The lady who taught me how to love make-up…
Ever since I could walk, I’ve had a passion for beauty and make-up. White, fluffy dresses and pink plastic heels which you used to get in a box of six, was at the top of my Christmas list every year.
How the prom I never had made me the woman I am today
When I was 14, I refused to attend school. After years of bullying, I couldn’t face it any longer. I decided that my future wouldn’t have anything more to do with education. The school and I came to a compromise, I
From mediaHUB work ex to Fashion Journalism student: Megan Hagel says Sunderland University offered unique experience
First-year fashion journalism student Megan Hagel previously undertook work experience within the mediaHUB, situated here at the David Puttnam Media Centre on St Peter's Campus at the University of Sunderland. We wanted to know the ins and outs from Megan's
Hiding behind my boyfriend’s hoodie
My first “I love you” would come only a month before my now boyfriend of almost three years would leave to build a school in Kenya. We had gone from seeing each other practically every day to a singular text
Pooches wear poppies for Remembrance Day
Pets at Home are selling poppy related accessories for dogs. They are modelled by retired military dogs and 100% of the profits go to The Royal British Legion. The accessories include a white and red poppy bandana for £3, a bow
How celebrities like Ariana Grande are bringing back the thigh-high boot
Trends come and go; all they need is the right attention from the right people. Thigh-high boots have been getting that attention. From Ariana Grande to Jesy Nelson, celebrities are bringing the sultry boot back. While some may wear them simply
Sunderland, spice up your life at the Stadium of Light: The Spice Girls most iconic looks
Sunderland Spice up your life! With the exciting news that the Spice Girls (minus Posh) will be performing at the Stadium Of Light next year on Thursday, June 6. Sunderland is the only place in the North East on their tour schedule,
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 5
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North episode five. In this podcast, Victoria Cummings, Faye Dixon, and Faye Jones discuss different topics ranging from the Lady Gaga’s outfits in the film A Star is Born, celebrity endorsements, personal stylists and the new trend ‘midaxi.’ From left
Steal Her Style: Stacey Solomon
Tweet us your re-creations on Twitter to @Fashion_North using the hashtag #FNStaceySolomon Fashion North recently shopped the Stacey Solomon X Primark collection, take a look here. Images: Instagram @staceysolomon Why not shop these looks direct: Leopard Print Co-ord Denim Jacket Britney Spears Top Leopard Print Co-ord